Job Description
Job Description
General Manager / FOH Manager
Position Overview
An established upscale tavern in a prime location seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee all aspects of restaurant operations. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can elevate service standards, manage both front and back of house operations, and drive financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive operational management, including FOH, BOH, and financial oversight.
- Lead, train, and develop staff while maintaining high accountability standards.
- Collaborate closely with the Head Chef on kitchen operations and menu execution.
- Oversee scheduling, labor costs, and financial performance metrics
- Build out the FOH team, particularly focusing on server and bartender recruitment
- Manage multiple dining areas, including the main dining room, bar, wine room, and seasonal patio
- Maintain exceptional service standards across all guest touchpoints
- Participate in marketing initiatives, particularly for catering and private events
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of General Manager experience in a similar restaurant environment
- Proven leadership abilities with strong staff development and accountability skills
- Excellent financial acumen with demonstrated success in managing costs and profitability
- Experience overseeing multiple operational areas (FOH, BOH, bar program)
- Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations
- Marketing aptitude preferred, especially for private events and catering growth
- Availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
Venue Details
- Three distinct dining rooms plus a dedicated bar and wine room
- Seasonal patio seating (critical during peak months)
- Annual revenue: $1.5M-$1.6M with 70% generated during peak seasons (April & October)
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $75,000-$85,000 annually
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Relocation assistance available ($3,500)
- Expected work week: 50-60 hours
- Potential ownership opportunity for exceptional candidates
Interview Process
- Multiple rounds of interviews with key stakeholders:
- Finance Lead
- Owner/Operations team
- Head Chef
- Additional leadership as appropriate
- Expect 2-3 interview rounds total
Special Note
For exceptionally qualified candidates with entrepreneurial interests, there may be an opportunity to discuss investment or partial ownership options.
Company DescriptionRestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!
Company Description
RestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!